WaKeeney, KS
Living in WaKeeney
Bikeability16
Walkability49
Commute87
Public Transit20
Affordability97
Public Safety92
Airports1
Hospitals53
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+54 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office29%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$433Median Monthly Rent+$10 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas82%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in WaKeeney
United States45
Kansas56
Trego County10
Property Crime in WaKeeney
United States48
Kansas58
Trego County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in WaKeeney
Inland Flooding15
Tornado18
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near WaKeeney, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near WaKeeney, KS
St Mary's School
18 miles, E
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
31 miles, E
Holy Family Elementary
32 miles, E
Hays Maranatha Christian School
36 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near WaKeeney, KS
Fort Hays State University
31 miles, E
National American University-Garden City
90 miles, SW
Barclay College
106 miles, SE
Sterling College
106 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near WaKeeney, KS
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NE
Gove County Medical Center
20 miles, W
Graham County Hospital
24 miles, N
Grisell Memorial Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near WaKeeney, KS
Hays Regional Airport
35 miles, E
Garden City Regional Airport
88 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
121 miles, E
Kearney Regional Airport
127 miles, N